The Magna Carta was built in Holland in 1936. She was converted from a sand carrying cargo vessel to a hotel barge by Geoffrey K. Temple in 2001-2002 after 65 years of carrying cargo for the same family. She was sold to be replaced with a much larger vessel as she was no longer large enough to compete in the cargo carrying industry. She presently serves as a luxury hotel barge cruising the River Thames. The Magna Carta currently has 4 double cabins allowing her to carry up to 8 passengers.